“Isaac Platt Indicted for Murder of Johnny Tomlinson, 65, in Beaumont | Latest News”

Accident – death – Obituary News : Isaac Platt, a 34-year-old resident of Beaumont, Texas, has been indicted for the murder of Johnny Tomlinson, a 65-year-old transient. The Beaumont Police discovered Tomlinson’s body hidden under tires in a wooded area in October, leading to the investigation and subsequent indictment.

The incident took place on Sunday, October 29, 2023, when the Beaumont Police received a report of a body found in the area of Crockett Street and Avenue C. This location is known to be a campsite for transients. A witness had noticed a foul odor and reported it to the police. The witness also mentioned the smell to Platt, who acknowledged the presence of something dead in the area.

Further investigation revealed that Tomlinson had been living with Platt in the same area where his body was discovered. Another witness came forward and stated that they had witnessed an argument between Tomlinson and Platt. During the argument, Platt accused Tomlinson of stealing his drugs.

The witness left the scene while the argument was ongoing but returned later that night and went to sleep. The next morning, the witness noticed that Tomlinson was missing, although his bike was still present. It was unusual for Tomlinson to leave without his bike due to a medical issue that made walking difficult for him.

During a subsequent argument between the witness and Platt about Platt’s dog allegedly eating the witness’s food, Platt made a threatening statement. He pointed to the area where Tomlinson’s body would later be found and asked if the witness wanted to end up like Johnny.

Platt was ultimately re-interviewed by detectives and confessed to killing Tomlinson. He also led the investigators back to the crime scene, where they found the murder weapon and additional evidence.

Platt is currently being held on a $950,000 bond. Tomlinson’s death was determined to be a homicide caused by strangulation.

As this is a developing story, more information may be forthcoming. We will provide updates as soon as confirmed details are available.

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